Transactions

NASCAR--Fined Todd Parrott, crew chief for Elliott Sadler, and Jeff Buckner, crew chief for Hermie Sadler, $500 each for driver restraint infractions during the opening inspection for the Nextel Cup.

BASEBALL

American League

ANAHEIM ANGELS--Activated OF Tim Salmon from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Robb Quinlan to Salt Lake of the PCL.BOSTON RED SOX--Activated SS Nomar Garciaparra from the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Mark Malaska from Pawtucket of the IL. Sent INF-OF Brian Daubach outright to Pawtucket. Optioned RHP Jamie Brown to Pawtucket.KANSAS CITY ROYALS--Signed 3B Billy Butler.MINNESOTA TWINS--Signed RHP Kyle Waldrop and RHP J.P. Martinez.SEATTLE MARINERS--Purchased the contract of RHP Phil Devey from Pensacola of the Florida State League and assigned him to San Antonio of the Texas League.

DALLAS STARS--Signed a one-year player loan agreement with Montreal to provide players to Hamilton of the AHL.LOS ANGELES KINGS--Signed G Barry Brust to a three-year contract.ECHLLONG BEACH ICE DOGS--Agreed to terms with RW Chris Kenady.

United Hockey League

MUSKEGON FURY--Agreed to terms with RW Robin Bouchard on a two-year contract.World Hockey AssociationWHA--Announced franchises in Dallas, Jacksonville, Fla., and Orlando, Fla., will begin play in the 2004-05 season.